Abhyantara Kumbhaka (Pause after inhaling) – Sometimes referred to as a full pause, this is the deliberate holding of air in the lungs following a full inhalation, without any movement of lungs, muscles or any part of the body.

Rechaka (Exhalation) - smooth and continuous breathing out through relaxation of the tensed muscles. Such relaxation forces air from the lungs as they return to a relaxed state.

Bahya Kumbhaka (Pause after Exhaling) Sometimes referred to as an empty pause, this is the deliberate holding of breath prior to taking the next breath in.

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